Students explore podcasting through new interdisciplinary program
USC’s Dramatic Arts, Communications and Journalism, and Cinematic Arts schools join forces to help budding storytellers master the medium.
podcasts
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Faculty Q&A: Rena Heinrich
The Assistant Professor of Theatre Practice and Interim Artistic Director shares about the SDA Literary Committee’s play selection process, her advocacy work with California State Parks, the rewarding part about teaching and more.
getting to know
Alumni Memories: March 21
Alumnus Mark Hilliard BFA '81 recalls an embarrassing moment and some of his SDA favorites.
Alumnus Mark Hilliard BFA ’81 recalls an embarrassing moment and some of his SDA favorites.
remember when
Alumni Q&A: David Fickas BFA ’96
The director, writer and producer discusses why he’s an alumni volunteer, four ways students can prepare for the professional world, lessons he learned at SDA and more.
q&a
Gabriela Ortega BFA ’17 uplifts Latin American culture and community through her work as an artist
The BFA Acting alumna, who was recently named one of Disney+ Launchpad's short film directors, is taking great care to tell inclusive stories on screen.
The BFA Acting alumna, who was recently named one of Disney+ Launchpad’s short film directors, is taking great care to tell inclusive stories on screen.
art with care
Immersive experiences draw audiences in for dialogue about equity, diversity and inclusion
Student and faculty actors bring stories of discrimination to life — and then it’s the audience’s turn to step up. That’s how the Institute for Theatre & Social Change at the USC School of Dramatic Arts makes it real.
dialogue & change
Alumni Memories: March 8
Alumnus Joshua Townshend BFA '83 shares his recollection of a memorable professor.
Alumnus Joshua Townshend BFA ’83 shares his recollection of a memorable professor.
cowboy boots
Alumni Memories: March 4
Alumna Joni Ravenna BFA '84 shares a few snaps from her college photo album.
Alumna Joni Ravenna BFA ’84 shares a few snaps from her college photo album.
looking back
Front & Center: Guest Artists & Faculty Over the Years
A video spotlight on some of the distinguished talents and trailblazers that have graced our hallways.
A video spotlight on some of the distinguished talents and trailblazers that have graced our hallways.
luminaries
The Legacy Project video series honors words of Black artists through theatrical vignettes
Featuring the SDA community, this Office of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion series is collection of theatrical vignettes that convey the history of the Black journey in America and across the diaspora.
honoring the legacy